T87.32
BillableNeuroma of amputation stump, left upper extremity
HCC Category Mapping
V28HCC 409 — Amputation Status, Lower Limb/Amputation Complications
0.350V24HCC 189 — Amputation Status, Lower Limb/Amputation Complications
0.350ESRDHCC 189 — Amputation Status, Lower Limb/Amputation Complications
0.000What This Code Means
A painful nerve growth (neuroma) that develops at the site of a left arm amputation, causing nerve-related pain and sensitivity.
Coding Tips
- •Specify the exact location (left upper extremity) to ensure accurate coding
- •Document whether the neuroma is causing pain or other symptoms, as this may affect treatment decisions
Clinical Significance
Neuroma of left upper extremity amputation stump causes significant neuropathic pain that can interfere with prosthetic use and rehabilitation. This complication requires specialized pain management and may necessitate surgical intervention for optimal outcomes.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓History of left upper extremity amputation
- ✓Clinical evidence of neuroma at amputation site
- ✓Neuropathic pain characteristics and severity
- ✓Left upper extremity laterality documentation
- ✓Prosthetic fitting difficulties or limitations
- ✓Physical examination findings supporting neuroma
- ✓Current pain management strategies
- ✓Provider assessment confirming neuroma diagnosis
Commonly Confused Codes
T87.31 — neuroma of right upper extremity (left vs right)T87.30 — neuroma of unspecified extremity (specified vs unspecified)T87.0X2 — complications of reattached left upper extremity (neuroma vs reattachment)M25.512 — pain in left shoulder (stump neuroma vs joint pain)G56.92 — unspecified mononeuropathy of left upper limb (neuroma vs neuropathy)
Code Hierarchy
└T87Complications peculiar to reattachment and amputation└T87.3Neuroma of amputation stump└T87.32Neuroma of amputation stump, left upper extremity
└T87.32Neuroma of amputation stump, left upper extremity